Archive - 6 August 2019

'The association had come under fire from FAM for raising the issue on behalf of players.'

Silva's death an embarrassment for Rio’s prison authorities, which initially cheered preventing his unusual escape plan.

The immigrants were returning illegally to Indonesia to celebrate Hari Raya Aidiladha.

'This is due to lack of awareness in society, especially nursery operators when hiring caregivers or new workers.'

Home Minister calls for end of speculation over the girl's disappearance in Negeri Sembilan.

Nine suspects arrested to assist investigations into last Friday's explosions.

The lawsuit alleges the university failed to address Jerusha Sanjeevi’s complaints on bullying.

Despite MB's talk of a swift resolution, no end in sight to the 26-year-old legal battle.

Pyongyang warns that hostile moves against it 'have reached the danger line'.

Following a MACC report, two of them admit to selling the cows due to the division's financial woes.

LETTER | Police have, so far, remained silent about the allegation.

There is still demand for houses but loan rejection making it difficult for homebuyers, says deputy minister.

UPDATED 7.40PM | Dong Zong's official welcomes the memorandum, saying differences in opinion must be respected.

NAJIB TRIAL | Ex-minister testifies he wanted to lead a delegation to recover the frozen SRC funds.  

 NAJIB TRIAL | His statements in court lead the defence team to brand him an 'angry man' and seek an adjournment.

She said some had sought its witness protection programme but then went on to talk to the press.

Jagdeep Singh Deo adds that the state has already surpassed its 2025 affordable housing target.

LETTER |  They have become irrational, chicken-hearted and dumb.

NAJIB TRIAL | Joanna Yu testifies that the accused used the money between 2013 to 2015.

Former AmBank manager said it would be impossible to use the funds otherwise.

The accused had raped his stepdaughter for 5 years, since she was 10. 

After burning the midnight oil with DAP reps, the party sec-gen meets the PM again this morning.

The injured boy remains in a stable, but critical condition in hospital.

UPDATED 3.26PM | VK Liew says he will address civil society concerns on this within two weeks.

The MACC chief commissioner says some of the files could be 'very old'.

Farhash claims that certain 'hypocrites' are attempting to pit his boss against other Harapan leaders.

She adds that the MACC is now collecting information pertaining to MPs' liabilities.

Biotropics Malaysia Bhd is now the sole licensee of a patent for Tongkat Ali co-owned by the government.

UPDATED 3.09PM | Any policy decisions will need cabinet approval, says de facto Law Minister Liew Vui Keong.

V Ganabatirau fails to understand the logic in making khat compulsory, and demands that the minister reverse the decision.

Its deputy president says the country needs a cabinet that is united.

Premiums for the B40 insurance scheme will be returned if they are not utilised for claims.

He says this in response to DAP grassroots' blaming the prime minister for the khat issue.

MP SPEAKS | MTEM should give the affirmative action policy mooted by Anwar a chance.

COMMENT | The deep state has agendas that, in the extreme, are dangerous.

They wanted to ask the deputy education minister about the contentious introduction of khat.

COMMENT | A public transport system can be implemented in Penang at less than RM10 billion.

ADUN SPEAKS | 'It isn't so much the fear of khat per se, but what might follow if such an education policy takes root.'

It hopes the hotline and e-complaint site will help mitigate human-wildlife conflict.

Arshad Raji calls it an 'unnecessary and damaging distraction,' and a betrayal of the people's trust.

The historic announcement will be made by Communications Minister Gobind Singh Deo.

Sociologist Denison Jayasooria urges gov't to improve the formulation and communication of its policies. 

Two Palau men have been arrested for trying to smuggle out 400 litres of petrol to neighbouring country. 

'We extend our full support to Mahathir and will focus to fight for the people,' tweets Syed Saddiq.

Eight Mexican citizens were among the 22 killed in the Texas border city.

Precise duration of licence extension for rare earths producer hasn't been finalised yet, sources tell Reuters. 

The US formally left the Intermediate Nuclear Forces treaty with Russia last week.

LIVE | Malaysiakini brings you live reports from ex-premier Najib Abdul Razak's SRC International trial.

US president proposes tighter monitoring of Internet, mental health reform and wider use of death penalty. 

According to report, North Koreans are using stolen funds to raise money for weapons of mass destruction programme.

Negeri Sembilan police chief says no criminal element has been detected to date.

Clauvino da Silva tries to leave jail dressed as a woman, wearing an eerie plastic mask. 

US gov't plans to engage with Int'l Monetary Fund to eliminate unfair competition from Beijing, says Treasury secretary.

COMMENT | The prime minister’s post seems to be an obsession among some of our politicians.

YOURSAY | ‘Voters are not demanding miracles, but for something like Lynas, it's a straightforward thing.’

YOURSAY | ‘As long as Mahathir lives, no past or future PM can break the duck.’

KINI ROUNDUP | Key headlines you may have missed yesterday, in brief.